Opportunity
Federal Register #Project No. 2849-017
FERC Hydropower Licensing Environmental Review and Scoping Services Request
Buyer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
October 29, 2026
Identifier
Project No. 2849-017
NAICS
541620, 541690
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, is initiating the pre-filing process for a hydropower license application for the Main Canal Headworks Hydroelectric Project in Grant County, Washington. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Scope: - Hydropower licensing for the Main Canal Headworks Hydroelectric Project at Banks Lake reservoir - Environmental review and scoping services - Requests for comments on the Pre-Application Document (PAD) and Scoping Document - Identification of issues and associated study requests - Stakeholder Consultation: - Environmental consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA Fisheries, and State Historic Preservation Officer - Products/Services Requested: - Environmental review, scoping, and study requests (no specific products, part numbers, or OEMs listed) - Unique Requirements: - Participation in scoping sessions and environmental site review - Compliance with federal environmental and historic preservation regulations - No OEMs or vendors are specified in the notice; focus is on professional services related to hydropower licensing.
Description
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is initiating the pre-filing process for a license application related to Columbia Basin Hydropower. This includes the filing of a Pre-Application Document (PAD), commencement of the pre-filing process, and scoping. The notice requests comments on the PAD and Scoping Document, and identification of issues and associated study requests. The project is located at the south end of the Banks Lake reservoir in Grant County, Washington, and involves the Main Canal Headworks Hydroelectric Project.